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Dominique Grubisa asks High Court to clarify accessorial liability
Wealth guru Dominque Grubisa wants the High Court to overturn a finding that she had actual knowledge her company's statements were misleading, saying the case raises unresolved questions about accessorial liability.
Gov’t throws Rex a lifeline with $50M debt acquisition
The federal government will take on $50 million of Rex Airlines' debt to keep the troubled regional carrier flying.
New class action says 3M sold hazardous PFAS products
Chemical manufacturer 3M is facing a class action alleging it sold products containing hazardous materials known as PFAS without disclosing the risks they posed. 
Johnson & Johnson hit with class action over ‘carcinogenic’ baby powder
Healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson is facing a new class action alleging it sold talcum powder that was contaminated with asbestos and caused reproductive system cancers in women.
Pawn shop facing class action loses bid for pro bono lawyers
A pawn shop facing a class action lawsuit from customers who claim it gave them loans with annual interest rates of 480 per cent has failed to secure a court referral for pro bono lawyers.
Sportsbet faces class action over ‘fast code’ betting service
Sportsbet is facing a class action alleging it provided an unlawful in-play online betting service, with punters looking to recoup their losses from the gambling operator.
‘What’s done is done’: Judge defers penalty hearing in Harvey Norman case
A judge has deferred the question of what penalties Harvey Norman and Latitude Finance should face in a case by ASIC until their appeals are heard, noting the “regrettable” fragmentation of the case. 
Evolution Mining stung with shareholder class action over gold mine forecasts
Gold mining company Evolution Mining is facing a shareholder class action for its alleged failure to disclose issues with the performance of its Canadian gold mine.
Add-on insurance class action against Allianz settles for $170M
A class action against Allianz over alleged junk add-on insurance has settled for $170 million, with two law firms set to take 25 per cent of the payout under a group costs order. 
No agreement reached in competing Harvey Norman class actions
Law firms running competing consumer class actions against Harvey Norman have failed to reach an agreement to join forces, setting the stage for a multiplicity fight this year.